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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,394.38, 1,244,289 and 268,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,394.38, 1,244,289 and 268,428.88 is: 402,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,394.38 : 1,244,289 = 268,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,394.38/1,244,289 = 268,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,394.38x = 1,244,289 × 268,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,394.38x = 334,003,102,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,003,102,666.32/829,394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,707.22

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